Player Updates

The Achilles' issue that landed Gray on IR was the result of a non-contact injury, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Coach Adam Gase confirmed Thursday that Gray is out for the year, which sets the stage for rookie Mike Gesicki to carve out a significant role as a pass-catcher in the Miami offense, while A.J. Derby should factor in on that front as well.

Though Gray was a limited participant in the Dolphins' first official practice of the regular season Wednesday, there was little indication that the injury was concerning enough to keep him sidelined for Week 1, much less result in a placement on IR. In any event, Gray's setback will leave the Dolphins without their projected season-opening starter at tight end, paving the way for rookie Mike Gesicki to see extended reps in his NFL debut. The Dolphins signed veteran Gavin Escobar in a corresponding move to boost their numbers at the position.

Gray (foot) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Gray, expected to serve as a backup to 2018 second-rounder Mike Gesicki, remains day-to-day with a foot injury. If the 28-year-old veteran is unable to suit up for the season-opener against the Titans on Sunday, Gesicki could see a larger snap count during his NFL debut.

Gray (concussion) played eight snaps on offense and seven snaps on special teams during Saturday's 10-27 loss against the Ravens.

Gray has yet to record a single reception this preseason. The 28-year-old projects to enter the season a backup to Mike Gesicki, and is a longshot for fantasy relevance with only 27 catches in 61 career games.

Gray (concussion) has yet to return to practice and remains in the league's concussion protocol, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Gray seems close to stepping back on the field but has yet to be cleared by an independent examiner. There's a chance he'll be cleared before Miami's preseason game Saturday, but with little practice reps leading into the contest, it seems like a stretch. Perhaps Gray's eyes are best suited on next Thursday's preseason finale against Atlanta.